Apple’s next iPhone event is expected to happen on September 9. The new phone is rumored to be the iPhone 6S. Presumably, there will also be an iPhone 6S Plus as well. [Read more…]
Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
By Eric Reagan
Apple’s next iPhone event is expected to happen on September 9. The new phone is rumored to be the iPhone 6S. Presumably, there will also be an iPhone 6S Plus as well. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
Blackmagic Design has dropped the prices on its Studio Camera HD and Studio Camera 4K models. The HD model will reduce in price by $300 and the Ultra HD model will reduce in price by $500.
The HD Blackmagic Studio Camera model is now $1,695 and the Ultra HD Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K model is now $2,495.
Blackmagic notes that the reason for the price drop is based on customer feedback regarding the lack of use of the fiber connection. Blackmagic has removed the connection from the cameras and made it an aftermarket accessory that can simply be plugged into the camera.
Personally, I think the biggest detraction from the studio cameras is the lack of lens options. Sure there are plenty of Micro Four Thirds cameras in the world and you can buy an adapter for virtually any other lens mount. However, many users would like to put studio B4 lenses on these cameras and that is just a clunky option.
If Blackmagic had built these cameras with a 2/3″ sensor and a native B4 lens mount, I don’t think they could make them fast enough. Sometimes, a bigger sensor is not always the best option.
By Eric Reagan
Here’s a great video from Linus Tech Tips that gives some insight to the 1080p/4K debate and some practical considerations for shooting, editing and exporting in one over the other. It pays particular attention to online video use (and specifically with regard to YouTube videos) and how they use the Panasonic GH4 and Sony FS700 as 4K shooting options.
I have been a proponent of shooting 4K and editing in a 1080p timeline to afford additional reframing options (or even 1080p footage in a 720p timeline if you are limited to HD cameras). The above video, however, makes the additional argument for 4K exports even if you are working in a 1080p timeline. That’s a new consideration for me but, given how YouTube treats 4K files, is certainly worth considering and testing in the future.
For those of you who shoot video, what format do you prefer to shoot, edit and export?
By Eric Reagan
The Canon 5D X model name has been tossed around a lot lately, primarily coming from one forum member at DP Review who claims to have insider info. Some of the specs and features mentioned about the 5D X are consistent with past rumors and he now claims to have a more concrete list of spec highlights. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
Lots of aggression on drones lately. Along with eagles, apparently, fisherman also have a strong distaste for drones. While filming around a pier with his DJI Inspire 1, this guy’s maneuvers caught the attention of one ill-tempered fisherman. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
Alongside the new Lumix GX8, Panasonic has also unveiled the new Lumix FZ300 superzoom camera. It features a 12.1MP sensor with a 25-600mm (35mm equivalent) zoom range lens with a constant f/2.8 aperture. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
We saw the Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K quadcopter teased back at NAB 2015 and now it has officially launched with units expected to start shipping over the next few days.
The Typhoon Q500 4K builds off its 1080p predecessor with a new camera that shoots 4K video. It will also capture 1080p video at up to 120fps. Still images are 16MP and can be saved as JPEG or DNG RAW files – even while recording video. The built-in camera is stabilized by a 3-axis gimbal, which can be controlled remotely from the ST10+ ground station transmitter. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
B&H has the new Panasonic Lumix G7 camera in stock and now shipping. The G7 is a 16MP Micro Four Thirds camera that captures 4K video for under $800. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
By Eric Reagan
While Canon is busy locking down its video product line with no 4K options in its DSLRs and spotty support for clean HDMI-output, Sony is throwing the kitchen sink into its cameras with each release cycle.
The latest evidence of Sony’s bold digital imaging market moves is in the new A7R II, which sports a 42.4MP full frame image sensor with internal 4K video capture using the Sony XAVC-S codec at 100Mbps. While this is solid performance for a camera as small as the A7R II, Sony leaves room for users to go a little more professional by enabling uncompressed HDMI output of the sensor’s 4K signal. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
Announced alongside the new RX100 IV, the new Sony Cyber-shot RX10 II combines the same 1-inch, 20.1MP stacked CMOS sensor and DRAM memory chip to deliver low-light image performance, along with 4K video capture. [Read more…]